2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL59 DYP
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 84,428 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL59 DYP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 84,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 DYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (GL59 DYP) between November 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
GL59 DYP Mileage History
- 01/11/20129,976 mi
- 17/10/201312,743 mi+2,767 mi
- 10/07/201415,011 mi+2,268 mi
- 02/07/201518,281 mi+3,270 mi
- 29/06/201619,803 mi+1,522 mi
- 10/11/201727,523 mi+7,720 mi
- 23/10/201833,639 mi+6,116 mi
- 06/11/201940,281 mi+6,642 mi
- 10/11/202045,558 mi+5,277 mi
- 13/10/202151,479 mi+5,921 mi
- 02/12/202257,372 mi+5,893 mi
- 05/12/202257,378 mi+6 mi
- 01/12/202363,382 mi+6,004 mi
- 04/12/202476,218 mi+12,836 mi
- 01/12/202584,428 mi+8,210 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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